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Thanks for the advice guys. If I could find a tech in the PA/NJ/DE area who was as talented as Anders, I'd definitely just roll in and give them my bitch list. Unfortunately, even the indies around here who advertise themselves as Swedish specialists seem to have a distinctly Volvo bent -- which sucks because, as I've read from hundreds of posts here, there are Saab subtleties that aren't obvious to anyone except someone who sees a lot of them. Things that escape visual inspections.
Case in point, I asked the dude who fixed my CPS to check out the suspension, but I have a feeling he put it on a lift, gave it a look, didn't see anything peculiar, and said it checked out. Problem is that the dynamic forces travelling through your suspension are completely different when the car is on the ground. Although he did mention he's been seeing a lot of Saabs come in with flaky ignition switches...
So while I suspect that my rear subframe bushings are shot (as per Ander's observations in the uptick of such repairs in his shop), I'm dubious about finding a tech who knows what to look for. The repairs I mentioned seem to be typical of Saab 9-5's at about my mileage if not sooner, which is why I brought them up.
I'm a computer geek by trade and mechanically inclined, but I can't seem to work up the courage to DIY my own Saab maintenance. Ford, Chevy, or some riceburner, sure. But the Swedish mystique kinda' freaks me out. <g> Plus, I have absolutely no tools whatsoever. I wouldn't even know where to begin for a basic workshop kit. The extent of my car maintenance experience is upgrading my audio system, changing engine filters, and swapping in a new battery.
I don't carry heavy loads in my wagon. About the heaviest thing that ever sees the back is my bass rig, basses, and audio gear when I play gigs. But when I put new Potenzas RE960A/S's on and had my alignment done, the rear camber had minor issues, which I why I'm concerned about ride hight. The Potenzas are SWEEEEET tires, BTW. They love to grip pavement. They're a little noisy, but I value control over absolute silence.
Lots to think about. So, if I go the DIY route, where should I start getting my hands dirty and what do I need?
You guys rock!
posted by 68.37.44...
, Tue, 7 Dec 2010 05:03:05, Mon, 6 Dec 2010 10:18:30
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